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Milwaukee Bucks: The 10 Greatest Games of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Career

By Brian Sampson

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 10, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on January 10, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a dunk over Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a dunk over Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. March 17th, 2019 vs Philadelphia 76ers: 52 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists

The greatest game in Antetokounmpo’s career, also known as the infamous “Baby” game, came on March 17th, 2019. With LeBron James no longer in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers and Bucks both wanted to show they were the new Kings of the East. This sparked an intense, but (mostly) respectful, rivalry between Antetokounmpo and Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Despite falling short in the game, Antetokounmpo put up a career-high 52 points to go along with 16 rebounds and 7 assists. It was just the fifth game with at least 50 points, 15 rebounds and five assists since the 2000-01 season.

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Perhaps, the most memorable moment of the game came with under two minutes remaining and Milwaukee trailing 118-111. Antetokounmpo recognized Simmons had switched on him so he called for the ball on the right block. After receiving the pass, he casually backed Simmons down under the hoop and rose with his left hand to throw down a one-handed slam plus the foul. Antetokounmpo gave Simmons a little stare while screaming and flexing before turning his gaze to the crowd. On his way to the free throw line, he had some infantile words to describe his defender. Classic.

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